10 Offbeat Things To Do In Spiti Valley

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10 Offbeat Things To Do In Spiti Valley
Spiti is hands down the most gorgeous place in
the whole of North India. Spiti is an absolute
dream for any photographer searching for amazing
landscapes to shoot. If you have travelled to
places like Manali, Shimla, Mcleod Ganj or Kasol
in Himachal Pradesh, or maybe you have visited
Uttarakhand than you must know how the
vegetation, narrow roads, English architecture
and churches are the amazing highlights of the
whole trip.
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But what puts Spiti in its own lane and different
from all these places are Trek your way upto the
monasteries- Spiti is an epitome of nature's
beauty. Being around so much greenery and away
from the nasty pollution definitely deserves
your full attention. What's the better way spend
time with nature than walking in it and not
going to places via cars. You will be able to
experience a whole that people in cars will miss
out on. The biggest monastery in Spiti is the
fort like key which is at an elevation of 4,166
meters (13,668 ft) it overlooks the Spiti River.
This monastery is also known as Key Gompa
architecturally speaking this monastery was built
in pasada style. The main charms of monasteries
are the positive vibes and peace we feel just by
simply by being there. Surrounded by beautiful
places to visit in spiti valley with the
beautiful Buddhist culture will make you feel
lighter and forget about your troubles.
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Camping at lake site- Waking up to the view of a
stunning crescent shaped lake which is why it's
called Chandra Taal, is definitely going to be an
once in a lifetime experience for you. You can
literally experience sleeping under the sky by
camping near the lake, with the weather being
generous and giving during the months of May to
September. It is situated at 4,300 meters (14,107
ft). The lake is surrounded by mountains covered
in snow giving a stunning view. The major
attraction of the lake is that it changes color
of its water throughout the day, during the end
of the day it becomes an amazing emerald green
color. Home stays with the natives- Spiti is not
only known for its view and mountain sites but
also for its culture which is a mixture of
Buddhism and Hinduism. To an authentic essence
of the Tibetan culture you must taste their home
made salty and buttery tea. Its a culture of
peace and enlightenment. People often even
choose to stay at these villages with these
because of their friendly nature and hospitable
mentality. Home stays have become more and more
popular over last few years. Yak safari- Safari
is a common and famous part of vacations yet I
bet you wouldnt have heard of yak safari which
is another highlight of our trip to Spiti. There
are many places to visit in Spiti and yak safari
is definitely the one you should visit. Visit
Fossil Park at Langza- Now you may think fossil
parks arent that uncommon in most places but
let us tell they are uncommon in a hill station,
simply put fossils are the things archeologists
dig up to prove evolution and to search new
facts about the species. Now its been a long
debated issue that Himalayas have been or not
risen from the oceans since scientists claim that
everything on earth have in fact risen from the
oceans these fossils found at Langza prove that
Himalayas the great mountain is no different and
follow the same set of rules as the things in
evolution. You can cover the whole of Langza
tour by our Spiti Valley Tour Packages.
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Stargazing at Langza and Komic- The high altitude
villages of Spiti valley has a character of
their own. One of their charms is the sky at
night, its special clear view allows you to star
gaze all night long the views are when plainly
put are out of this world. You will have the
whole skyline available at your dispense for
photography and to just lay there and talk with
your companions. Many of the travellers from
Delhi to Spiti valley have given rave reviews of
their experiences of stargazing. Visiting the
hidden valleys and meadows- While lakes like
chandrataal and dhankan leave you spellbound,
the Baralacha and Kunzum passes will take you to
the top of the world with its formidable
altitude. Many travellers visit manali and seek
the thrill of wilderness and are often not
satisfied but here in Spiti you wont be cause
its full of hidden meadows and creeks where you
conjure up a sense of exploring on own without
feeling like you are just following a crowd of
tourists from one spot to another. Manali to
Spiti valley is a journey is specifically
designed for people like you who want to do
things differently. Visit chandrataal lake- As
has been said before the beauty of the lake is
indescribable. Its a serene blend of nature
consisting of a water body and
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surrounded by rugged mountains. Its basically a
painting come to life. Anyone wholl be visiting
here is going to be awestruck. Tso Chikgma or
Chandra Taal is in a protected niche with some
flowers and wildlife in summer. Maximum length
of the lake is 0.6 meter and its width being 0.31
meters. Its surface elevation is 4,250 meters
(13,940 ft) above sea level. Packages offered by
Capture A Trip include Spiti valley road trip
which always makes a stop at the lake. See the
Lama statue with an interesting story behind it-
Around45-50 years ago Indian military was
digging to build bunkers at Gyu village, their
digging instrument hit a body. This body started
bleeding from the corner of its mouth but they
couldnt decipher why. The body was excavated and
put in a hut no special precautions were taken
to preserve the body. It is said that the body is
still in the same state as the day it was dug
out and that its hair is still growing and monks
come from all over world to take its hair for
worshipping. It is said that the body is of a
lama in deep meditation and that he still hasnt
died. Whatever the real story maybe but it does
make for an awesome experience and a great
story. People taking Spiti valley trips from
Delhi have firsthand saw the statue and have
mentioned it in their rave reviews on Spiti
tours. White- water rafting- We all know for all
the adrenaline junkies out there the yak safari
and trekking will not cut it, you need something
even more adventurous than search no more all
your requests can be fulfilled here. Simply put
Spiti is a perfect place to enjoy this water
sport with ideal locations including the Spiti
and pin rivers. These rivers definitely counts as
the must visit places in Spiti valley and upon
arrival you guys can decide if and when you want
to go rafting. The Spiti valley is a unique
mountain environment in the Himalayas. Find out
what you can do during your trip in the Spiti
valley. You can book Spiti Valley tour packages
from Capture A Trip which give you a combination
of adventure, historical tours and camping. And
also get exclusive deals and exciting offers on
Spiti Valley Holiday Packages.
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